Scientists discover protein that triggers diabetic blindness

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Researchers led by scientists at UCL have discovered a protein that appears to set off diabetic retinopathy, a common eye disease caused by high blood sugar damaging the retina's blood vessels. The condition is one of the leading causes of vision loss among working-age adults.

The study, conducted in mice and supported by Diabetes UK, Moorfields Eye Charity and Wellcome, could change how doctors approach the disease. Instead of treating damage after it has alr...

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